HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm of over 7,800 professionals in over 185 locations worldwide that helps clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. HDR is ranked #13 among Engineering News-Record's "Top 500 Design Firms", and we are also ranked as the #1 healthcare design firm by Modern Healthcare's 2010 "Annual Construction & Design Survey of Healthcare Architects".
As an integrated firm, HDR provides a total spectrum of services for our clients. Our staff professional represent hundreds of disciplines and partner on blended teams throughout North America and abroad to provide solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms. To learn more about us, please visit our website, www.hdrinc.com
Eastern Region Energy Services Manager
HDR is currently in need of an Eastern Region Energy Services Manager to work as a member of our Alexandria, VA Architecture office. The Energy Services Manager will work with HDR project teams to achieve energy-efficient building and system design. This will require working with designers, architects and engineers from the beginning of the design process through construction documents to help optimize energy performance. They will also manage or participate in energy audits of existing buildings to identify and investigate energy conservation and utility cost reduction measures. This may include site visits, walk-through assessments, energy data collection, basic financial analysis, and report writing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in HDR charrette process and/or initial project meetings to discuss energy goals.
* Recommend energy-efficient design solutions and energy-efficient technologies, including lighting, HVAC, and building envelope measures.
* Serve as a resource to other team members regarding state-of-the art building systems such as advanced control strategies, daylighting design, natural ventilation, cogeneration, photovoltaic systems, etc.
* Perform energy and economic analysis of design alternatives using energy modeling software and spreadsheets.
* Develop detailed energy models using DOE-2 compliant software.
* Prepare documentation required for obtaining LEED energy credits.
* Meet with clients and team members to discuss energy efficient solutions for mechanical and lighting systems.
* Ability to manage and schedule a project in its entirety.
* Perform energy audits of existing buildings.
The following skills are required:
* Degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
* 10+ years experience.
* Demonstrated practical experience, competence, and proven expertise in evaluating state-of-the-art building designs and energy-efficiency technologies.
* Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge of the specialized requirements of highly technical facilities such as hospitals and laboratories.
* Ability to develop detailed DOE-2 or eQuest energy models.
* Experience working within the architectural design process.
* Understanding of energy efficient commercial lighting systems.
* Availability to travel out of state.
* Excellent writing and documentation skills.
* Good Excel spreadsheet skills.
* Excellent presentation skills with the ability to speak with confidence to building owners, facility personnel, contractors, architects and engineers.
* Desired Skills and Qualifications:
The following skills are preferred but not required for this position:
* Experience with Building Commissioning processes.
* Licensed as a Professional Engineer.
* Certified Energy Manager Accreditation.
* Understanding of renewable energy technologies and sustainable design as applied to commercial construction.
* Daylighting Modeling.
* Identification and Analysis of Water Efficiency Measures.
IN ORDER TO APPLY, please visit the 'Careers' section of our website, www.hdrinc.com
Sean Murphy
